Rest Easy: 13 Sleep Essentials
Good News Counting Sheep Cannabis-Infused Black Cherry Gummies
Good News Counting Sheep Cannabis-Infused Black Cherry Gummies, $20 at KOLAS, Sacramento (locations vary), 916-465-6527, kolas.com
»Consistently dosed, convenient, and tasty, these cannabis gummies feature CBN and THC indica to help achieve a better night’s rest.
PJ Harlow Jolie Pant
PJ Harlow Jolie Pant, $76 at Blue Skies Clothing & Accessories, 466 Main Street, Placerville, 530-622-1589, blueskiesclothing.com
»Surround yourself in softness with these loose, easy-fitting satin pants that feature a partial elastic waistband and adjustable satin cord.
»Surround yourself in softness with these loose, easy-fitting satin pants that feature a partial elastic waistband and adjustable satin cord.
Chill Hybrid Mattress
Chill Hybrid Mattress, $739+ at Cocoon by Sealy, cocoonbysealy.com
»The perfect combination of a cool-to-the-touch cover, conforming memory foam, and premium coils that move independently for targeted support and reduced motion transfer, this mattress adapts to your unique body size, shape, and sleep position.
»The perfect combination of a cool-to-the-touch cover, conforming memory foam, and premium coils that move independently for targeted support and reduced motion transfer, this mattress adapts to your unique body size, shape, and sleep position.
Oshan Essentials Calm ’Akala Sea Soak Salts
Oshan Essentials Calm ’Akala Sea Soak Salts, $37 at Serenity Spa | Soul Yoga, 3984 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 150, Roseville, 916-797-8550; 350 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1975, Folsom, 916-542-7363, serenityspaonline.com
»Transform your bath into a Pacific Ocean paradise with these calming bath salts comprised of essential oils and botanical extracts like Hawaiian red alaea, pikake, Hawaiian sandalwood, wild orange, and patchouli.
»Transform your bath into a Pacific Ocean paradise with these calming bath salts comprised of essential oils and botanical extracts like Hawaiian red alaea, pikake, Hawaiian sandalwood, wild orange, and patchouli.
Leaf Logic Sleep Ease Herbal Tea
Leaf Logic Sleep Ease Herbal Tea, $13 at Hogan Collective, boutique-style online marketplace based in Folsom, hogancollective.com
»Cozy up at night to a smooth, velvety cup of tea. Made in the U.S., each batch boasts organic, loose-leaf buttery chamomile, calming lavender, lemon balm leaves, skullcap, and cornflowers.
»Cozy up at night to a smooth, velvety cup of tea. Made in the U.S., each batch boasts organic, loose-leaf buttery chamomile, calming lavender, lemon balm leaves, skullcap, and cornflowers.
Coyuchi Cirrus Organic Cotton Throw
Coyuchi Cirrus Organic Cotton Throw, $139 at European Sleep Design, 6606 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite 5, Folsom, 916-989-8909, sleepdesign.com
»Curl up in comfort with this 100% organic cotton throw that’s woven with thick yarn, brushed for extreme softness, and the perfect weight to grace the foot of a bed or sofa.
»Curl up in comfort with this 100% organic cotton throw that’s woven with thick yarn, brushed for extreme softness, and the perfect weight to grace the foot of a bed or sofa.
Original Side Sleeper Pillow
Original Side Sleeper Pillow, $159.99 at Sage Sleep Organics, based in Auburn, 916-750-5541, sagesleeporganics.com
»Comprised of natural rubber filling that’s soft, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic, this eco-friendly pillow provides solid support for your neck and body while keeping you cool and offering breathability and silkiness. The firmness can also be customized by removing material via the zippered cover.
»Comprised of natural rubber filling that’s soft, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic, this eco-friendly pillow provides solid support for your neck and body while keeping you cool and offering breathability and silkiness. The firmness can also be customized by removing material via the zippered cover.
"Sleep Sense: Improve Your Sleep, Improve Your Health" by Katharina Lederle
Sleep Sense: Improve Your Sleep, Improve Your Health by Katharina Lederle, $14.99 at Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 113, El Dorado Hills, 916-941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.com
»In this informational, educational book, international sleep expert Dr. Katharina Lederle offers clear guidelines and practical advice on how you can achieve improved health through improved sleep.
»In this informational, educational book, international sleep expert Dr. Katharina Lederle offers clear guidelines and practical advice on how you can achieve improved health through improved sleep.
Calmate Smudge Spray, $14 at Full Sol Market, 815 Sutter Street, Suite B, Folsom, 704-701-6920, fullsolmarket.com
»A few spritzes of this handmade aromatherapy spray (comprised of lavender, blue tansy, and lemon) and you’ll instantly be transported to a place of peace and tranquility.
»A few spritzes of this handmade aromatherapy spray (comprised of lavender, blue tansy, and lemon) and you’ll instantly be transported to a place of peace and tranquility.
Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle, $240+ at Brooklinen, brooklinen.com
»Featuring a rich, buttery-smooth weave, these luxe, 480-thread count sateen sheets (the bundle also comes inclusive of a duvet cover and pillowcases) are ideal for elevating your bedding game.
»Featuring a rich, buttery-smooth weave, these luxe, 480-thread count sateen sheets (the bundle also comes inclusive of a duvet cover and pillowcases) are ideal for elevating your bedding game.
NOW Essential Oils Peaceful Sleep Blend, $12.99 at Sunrise Natural Foods, 1950 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, 916-789-8591; 2160 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, 530-888-8973, sunrisenaturalfoods.net
»Unwind after a trying day with this soothing blend of orange, tangerine, lavender, chamomile, ylang ylang, and sandalwood oils. Add to a diffuser, hot bath, or create a room mister for instant relaxation.
»Unwind after a trying day with this soothing blend of orange, tangerine, lavender, chamomile, ylang ylang, and sandalwood oils. Add to a diffuser, hot bath, or create a room mister for instant relaxation.
Love & Snow Silk Pillowcase, $45 at Wolfhome, 815 Sutter Street, Suites E & F, Folsom, 916-390-7761, shopwolfhome.com
»Soft, smooth, and breathable, this 100% organic bamboo silk pillowcase reduces friction and tugging that frays hair while you sleep, helps maintain moisture in skin, and promotes a more comfortable nighttime temperature.
»Soft, smooth, and breathable, this 100% organic bamboo silk pillowcase reduces friction and tugging that frays hair while you sleep, helps maintain moisture in skin, and promotes a more comfortable nighttime temperature.
LumiPets Cat LED Nightlight, $23.99 at Wit & Whimsy Toys, 8789 Auburn-Folsom Road, Suite C, Granite Bay, 916-771-2780, witandwhimsytoys.com
»Made from high-quality silicone that never gets warm, this technologically innovative nightlight—featuring nine glowing colors whose brightness can be adjusted with easy tap control and a sleep timer—will soothe and lull little ones to sleep.
»Made from high-quality silicone that never gets warm, this technologically innovative nightlight—featuring nine glowing colors whose brightness can be adjusted with easy tap control and a sleep timer—will soothe and lull little ones to sleep.
8 STEPS TO BETTER SLEEP
- No digital devices an hour before bed, including phones, TV, tablets, etc.
- Use a white noise or sound machine.
- The bedroom is for sleep and intimacy; avoid putting electronics in the room.
- Exercise daily.
- Meditate daily.
- No caffeine after 11 a.m.
- No alcohol before bed.
- Eat a well-balanced, nutritious diet with 6-8 fruits and vegetables daily.
- Tips submitted by Kristin Nurre, NP, of Marshall Family Medicine in Placerville.
by Megan Wiskus
Sage Sleep photo by Permanent Glimpse Photography. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.